Judge rules former Boys Club players can take action against Celtic
Last updated 2nd Mar 2022
A judge has ruled survivors of abuse at Celtic Boys Club can bring a group proceeding against Celtic FC.
At the Court of Session in Edinburgh today, Lord Arthurson approved the application in which 22 former players came forward seeking compensation.
Celtic FC opposed the motion, but the judge found in favour of the claimants, officially starting the legal proceedings - similar to a US class action - against Celtic.
Patrick McGuire, from Thompsons Solicitors, which represents survivors, said: “The court has sent a clear message to Celtic FC that it will not countenance the club's continued efforts to engage delay tactics and hide behind legal technicalities.
"This is a watershed moment. Survivors, the court and all of civic society are unified in their views of the tactics being deployed by Celtic to evade their moral and legal responsibilities.
"Celtic must now face up to those responsibilities and immediately begin meaningful discussions towards ensuring that every survivor receives full financial justice and compensation.”
Celtic FC have been approached for comment.
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